Noun: chalcidfly
- Any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
"Farmers introduced chalcidflies to control pest populations in their crops";
- chalcid fly, chalcid, chalcid wasp
Derived forms: chalcid flies
Type of: hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect
Part of: Chalcidae, Chalcididae, family Chalcidae, family Chalcididae